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    Why I Shorted MRK: The Math $1Trillion

    This "prop job" is only going to make the move into the teens more swift.
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    Which CNBC Hottie would you go Long?

    Maya is starting to grow on me. That is a certified long.
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    Why I Shorted MRK: The Math $1Trillion

    I am a winner, don't have time to debate these senseless arguments with some hack. The comparison was based on company implosion, there are over 50,000 cases internationally in the pipeline and evidence against this mutt stock is solid, look up the facts online, read the Merck emails, read what...
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    Why I Shorted MRK: The Math $1Trillion

    Yeah, can't compare this mutt stock MRK to DAL and Enron yet, it has to drop further down to get to their level of downside.
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    Why I Shorted MRK: The Math $1Trillion

    DUMB money BUYING, SMART MONEY DUMPING THIS AM!
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    Why I Shorted MRK: The Math $1Trillion

    SHORTS BOLD CASE AGAINST MERCK 1. Massive Multi Billion Dollar Legal Liability 2.31 States have no Punitive Award Limits 3. Overwhelming Evidence of Negligence avail for anyone see online including emails from Merck saying Vioxx causes heart failure before drug was on market 4. There...
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    Why I Shorted MRK: The Math $1Trillion

    THE VIOXX VERDICT Merck's health uncertain Potential liability, lack of new drugs cast pall on outlook From Tribune news services Published August 20, 2005 The news of Merck & Co.'s defeat in the first wrongful-death lawsuit involving its painkiller Vioxx sent its shares sinking...
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    Why I Shorted MRK: The Math $1Trillion

    Hedge Funds have been shorting and naked shorting DAL to the ground. It is a very crowded trade and was reported by CNBC Friday. My only question is how do you short stocks under $5?
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    Why I Shorted MRK: The Math $1Trillion

    I wouldn't mind if some funds try one last shot to support it and defend their long exposure Monday before it caves in so I can build up a bigger short position. Also wouldn't mind if it gaps down 20%+. Either way, I believe shorts on a swing trade win here. Shorting some PFE Monday also as...
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    Why I Shorted MRK: The Math $1Trillion

    UK law firms prepare Vioxx cases Vioxx shares fell 7% after Friday's court ruling British law firms are preparing to take drug company Merck to court, after a US jury found it negligent in the death of a man who took its painkiller Vioxx. The drug - often used by arthritis sufferers -...
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    Why I Shorted MRK: The Math $1Trillion

    Lost 27% in 1 day back in September, hoping to see a similar crushing of the stock on Monday. Merck & Co. (MRK) shares lost 27% of their value on a single day last September when the company acknowledged Vioxx increased the risk of heart attack and sudden cardiac death and pulled the drug...
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    Why I Shorted MRK: The Math $1Trillion

    Agree on the potential downgrades, I got the September 2750's at 35 cents and bought more at 45. Could of loaded up at 35 cents in massive size, now talk about starting off a weekend right. LOL Its always that way when a trade goes in your favor in an agressive fashion. The thing is, a good...
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    Why I Shorted MRK: The Math $1Trillion

    For every GM example, there are 10 Delta's. (DAL) Stock closed at $1.50 Friday and we are not talking calls and puts. http://www.marketwatch.com/tools/quotes/intchart.asp?symb=dal&sid=1567&freq=1&time=8&siteid=mktw
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    Why I Shorted MRK: The Math $1Trillion

    GM had a catalyst for funds to gun shorts, what would be a catalyst for MRK? The trend is down, there is a potent downside cloud that will hang over this stock for years, making any dividend or" Buffett valuation" analysis meaningless. You are dealing with something that is potentially...
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    Why I Shorted MRK: The Math $1Trillion

    Thats in Texas, out of 4200 lawsuits, I wouldn't expect this type of cap across the country.
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    Why I Shorted MRK: The Math $1Trillion

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    Why I Shorted MRK: The Math $1Trillion

    Jury Finds Merck Liable in Vioxx Death By GARY MCWILLIAMS Staff Reporter of THE WALL STREET JOURNAL August 19, 2005 5:08 p.m. ANGLETON, Texas -- Merck & Co. was found negligent in the death of a 59-year-old triathlete who used Vioxx, a prescription painkiller taken by more than 20...
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    Why I Shorted MRK: The Math $1Trillion

    4200 Lawsuits X253M (Todays Award)=1 Trillion! This is the risk here! Mercks Market Cap was 61.61B! It is not reasonable to think every suit will win or even go to trial. Even better, Merck may settle for a much lower amount per suit. At the minimum, I see a $500 billion risk here...
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    PIMCO/Bill Gross being investigated for Gunning shorts on the 10 yr

    Today's In Play 08:18 Pimco Sued by Investor Alleging Manipulation of Bond Futures -- Bloomberg.com Pacific Investment Management Co., manager of the world's biggest bond fund, was sued by an investor alleging the firm manipulated the price of June 10-year Treasury futures...
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